Neither the [[Neo1973|phase 1 nor the phase 2 versions of the Neo]] support the 850 MHz band. Since the 850 MHz band is popular in North America this may be a problem for North American users, as they will find poorer reception and more "black spots" on the Neo than on phones retailed locally.

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=== The problem ===

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The phase 1 [[Neo1973]] does not support support the 850 MHz GSM radio band. Since the 850 MHz band is popular in North America this may be a problem for North American users, as they will find poorer reception and more "black spots" on the Neo than on phones retailed locally especially in rural areas.

Because the phase 1 Neo was intended as a developer release a number of North American buyers may have received their Neos before this problem was fully appreciated.

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Because the phase 1 Neo1973 was intended as a developer release a number of North American buyers may have received their Neos before this problem was fully appreciated.

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=== The possible solution ===

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As of Feb 08, there is currently a GSM test of a reworked Neo1973 which supports the 850MHz band which is being mailed around the USA to check actual performance. See [[GSM 850 test]] for more details.

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Revision as of 20:54, 6 February 2008

The problem

The phase 1 Neo1973 does not support support the 850 MHz GSM radio band. Since the 850 MHz band is popular in North America this may be a problem for North American users, as they will find poorer reception and more "black spots" on the Neo than on phones retailed locally especially in rural areas.

--Nsquires 7:01, 11 November 2007 (PST) Black Neo, $280 plus shipping from Los Angeles, CA. Like new, with screen protector film still on. Only used a couple of hours for testing. Contact me though my user page or email nathansquires (a) gmail.

--bchurchwell 20:01, 24 November 2007 (PST) Black Neo Advanced Kit, $400 including shipping from San Diego, CA. Like new, with screen protector film still on. Only used a couple of hours for testing. Most accessories never removed from case. Email bchurchwell@gmail.com

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Neither the phase 1 nor the phase 2 versions of the Neo support the 850 MHz band. Since the 850 MHz band is popular in North America this may be a problem for North American users, as they will find poorer reception and more "black spots" on the Neo than on phones retailed locally.

--Nsquires 7:01, 11 November 2007 (PST) Black Neo, $280 plus shipping from Los Angeles, CA. Like new, with screen protector film still on. Only used a couple of hours for testing. Contact me though my user page or email nathansquires (a) gmail.

--bchurchwell 20:01, 24 November 2007 (PST) Black Neo Advanced Kit, $400 including shipping from San Diego, CA. Like new, with screen protector film still on. Only used a couple of hours for testing. Most accessories never removed from case. Email bchurchwell@gmail.com